New EU Customs Codes for PET Flakes from January 2027.

PETCORE EUROPE is pleased to announce the introduction of dedicated EU customs codes for PET flakes, effective from 1 January 2027, under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2163.

This marks an important milestone for the European PET recycling industry as up until now, PET flakes and PET pellets were classified under the same customs codes, making it difficult to distinguish their respective trade flows. PETCORE EUROPE played a key role in advocating for this evolution, bringing together industry expertise and representing the need for more accurate customs classifications at European level. The achievement illustrates the importance of coordinated industry action and constructive dialogue with policymakers.

“Over recent years, PETCORE EUROPE has increased its interface with the EU Commission by creating an Advocacy Working Group, aiming to better and faster represent the needs of the PET Value Chain with the EU Institutions”, declared Antonello Ciotti, Chairman of PETCORE EUROPE. This achievement reflects our sustained engagement in advocating for greater transparency and recognition of recycled PET materials in European trade statistics.”

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